Sightseeing News

Season’s Flower –Iris

Rainy season will soon start in the Kansai region, which will last till mid of July. But at the same time, you can enjoy the season’s flower, Iris, at this timing of a year. The fragrance of Iris has been believed to drive away bad air and bring good luck.

The attached are those of Yamadaike Park, Hirakata city, which is famous as an Iris viewing spot in northern Osaka.
Other popular places to enjoy iris in the Kansai Region include Ishiyama Temple in Shiga pref., Kyoto Pref. Botanical Garden, Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Shirokita Park in Osaka etc.